Firearm Waiting Period Calculator

Calculate your earliest firearm pickup date based on Florida State Law and Hillsborough County ordinances.

Calculate Your Waiting Period
The date of your firearm purchase
5-day waiting period (vs. 3-day state)
Exempt from waiting period
Legal Information
Florida State Law

3-day waiting period (excluding weekends and holidays).

FL Stat § 790.0655

Hillsborough County

5-day waiting period (120 hours) excluding weekends and holidays.

County Code §§ 36-85, 36-86

CCW Exemption

Valid Florida CCW license holders are exempt from the waiting period.

Federal Holidays

Excluded from waiting period:

  • New Year's Day
  • MLK Day
  • Presidents' Day
  • Memorial Day
  • Juneteenth
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Columbus Day
  • Veterans Day
  • Thanksgiving
  • Christmas Day
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only. Actual pickup dates are subject to background check completion. Verify with your FFL dealer.